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Pakistan captain Salman Agha faces criticism after T20 World Cup defeat
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Pakistan suffered a narrow loss to England in the Super 8s of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, prompting backlash against captain Salman Agha. His wife, Sabba Manzer, highlighted online abuse directed at her and their son. Former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar questioned Agha's leadership suitability.
The Alpine Formula 1 team has denied social media claims that it sabotaged Franco Colapinto's car, attributing performance differences to minor gearbox issues in China. In a detailed open letter published Thursday, the team reaffirmed its commitment to equal treatment of drivers Pierre Gasly and Colapinto while condemning online abuse directed at both Colapinto and former driver Esteban Ocon. Alpine emphasized driver collaboration and its strong early-season position as the fourth-fastest team.
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FIFA has reported more than 30,000 abusive posts to social media platforms this year, with 11 individuals referred to law enforcement authorities across several countries. One case was submitted to Interpol following abuse during FIFA competitions. The governing body emphasized its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment in football.